oh dear god no.

Where were you the day that hip hop died? Is it too early to mourn? Is it too late to ride?

Hasselhoff's career has taken a slight turn from acting — to
rapping. More startling is that his hip-hop name will be… Hassel the Hoff.

Hasselhoff (51) is the latest recruit of legendary rapper
Ice-T, who is the actor's neighbour in Los Angeles. The two have reportedly
racked up quite a close friendship

According to Sky News, Ice-T said of his new friend and
protégé: "The man is a legend, we are going to show a whole new side of him.
"He's gonna come out as Hassle the Hoff. The Hoff will surprise people with
his rap skills and humour."

thanks to Lev aka "diminutive biff" for the tip.